Three ring Dutch gag & Flash bands

[Timelyattraction]

I have an ID X Appy and was so shocked to read this. Take the bit out. There are lots of really kind bitless bridles out there. Problem solved and he’ll love you for it.

All fine but what if OP wants to compete dressage- cant do it bitless but then again you can’t do it in a gag either so probably not the case here

 

[Bellalily]

All fine but what if OP wants to compete dressage- cant do it bitless but then again you can’t do it in a gag either so probably not the case here

Rules are in the process of being updated to include bitless bridles in dressage.

 

[SL500]

All fine but what if OP wants to compete dressage- cant do it bitless but then again you can’t do it in a gag either so probably not the case here

Also not helpful when my ID is over 700kg and has a strong mind! I would love to have the option to totally go bit less but sadly that isn’t an option. Please tell your ID x Appy I mean no offence I came here for help not to offend.

 

[Quigleyandme]

Hello OP. Have you considered a consult with a Lantra certified bit and bridle fitter?

 

[Clodagh]

Also not helpful when my ID is over 700kg and has a strong mind! I would love to have the option to totally go bit less but sadly that isn’t an option. Please tell your ID x Appy I mean no offence I came here for help not to offend.

I would say I like Waterfords. Again they stop any leaning.
But if you ultimately want to dressage what is he like in just a plain old French link? Mine went well in a JP French link. In the arena. I never hunted using it.

 

[SL500]

All fine but what if OP wants to compete dressage- cant do it bitless but then again you can’t do it in a gag either so probably not the case

I would say I like Waterfords. Again they stop any leaning.
But if you ultimately want to dressage what is he like in just a plain old French link? Mine went well in a JP French link. In the arena. I never hunted using it.

I would need to warm up in the gag I think then swap it last min and hope he hasn’t quite cottoned on, he is slowly getting there as I’ve been schooling him by making him work from behind and giving the rein so he can’t brace on it.

 

[Clodagh]

I would need to warm up in the gag I think then swap it last min and hope he hasn’t quite cottoned on, he is slowly getting there as I’ve been schooling him by making him work from behind and giving the rein so he can’t brace on it.

My dressage knowledge is zero but don’t you have to warm up in your comp tack?

 

[SL500]

Hello OP. Have you considered a consult with a Lantra certified bit and bridle fitter?

I haven’t but thanks for recommendation I had a bit fit with someone qualified and local and he ended up being recommended a harsher bit of kit that literally stopped him going forward at all!! That went back immediately

 

[SL500]

My dressage knowledge is zero but don’t you have to warm up in your comp tack?

My dressage knowledge is zero but don’t you have to warm up in your comp tack?

Not sure tbh, I’ve not got out yet as I can’t find a dressage legal bit he respects yet.

 

[Timelyattraction]

Also not helpful when my ID is over 700kg and has a strong mind! I would love to have the option to totally go bit less but sadly that isn’t an option. Please tell your ID x Appy I mean no offence I came here for help not to offend.

Not me with the idxappy- i get where your coming from a lot of horses dont go well bitless anyways

 

[Rowreach]

Almost every reply on this thread is treating the symptom and not looking at the cause.

 

[irishdraft]

That would be fab thanks

I have a 7.5 " & a 6.5 " loose ring Waterford. I think it's supposed to be an inch bigger than a snaffle fitting wise but I haven't used them for a few years now so could be wrong.

 

[SL500]

Not me with the idxappy- i get where your coming from a lot of horses dont go well bitless anyways

No apologies I replied to the thread but it posted to you.